The idea of authoring a project in software development has the undeniable appeal of a venture that’s been proven more than once to be rewarding. Indeed, it’s profitable financially and promises you reputational gain.
It sounds very real and possible, too. Everybody seems to be running a startup where people code these days, making a fantastic profit and enjoying all the perks of doing a smart job. The question is, how do you become another “everybody”?
Brought about by Sibedge, this article explains where to start your software development undertaking and how to prevent it from spiraling out of control. Prepare for newbie-friendly advice on the best ways to save time, money, and hours of panic when developing a software product.
So You Have an Idea…
That’s where it all should start, an idea. There’s a multitude of sources where you can get one, including breathing life into other half-forgotten initiatives that went wrong at this or that stage but still sound potentially beneficial. Now that you’ve got an idea of what you want your product to do, what’s the next step?
The best thing you can do is step back and give it another look. Don’t neglect discussing it with others to find possible vulnerabilities. Think of what development methodology might fit the purpose or, if you aren’t that confident when it comes to the theory, consult a team of professionals.
What to Talk About
An IT company with expertise in development support, such as Sibedge, will offer you a wide range of partnership models to choose from so that you don’t have to carry the burden of responsibility on your own. Software development professionals will help you make up your mind as to whether you should stick with Agile and which management approach will work best. Such discussions are a great place to start when trying to figure out the following:
- the exact scope that you’re going to target,
- your budget,
- what kind of experts you need on your team,
- your timeline, and
- how flexible you can afford to be regarding the above.
Building the Dream Team
Finding the right people for your project is central to its success. No matter what you’re going to be working at, there’s going to be a tradeoff between redundancy and the potential for crisis should someone fall sick. It’s also true that onboarding and offboarding people takes time and effort. This is not to mention how much goes into actually finding someone who’ll fully meet the requirements and become a real asset to the project.
Fortunately, you can skip this stage completely with Sibedge, leaving it to our professionals to build the perfect team for your project and transferring to us the responsibility for any logistic challenges such as sick leaves. With our experts, you don’t have to pay for time off or worry about qualifications and knowledge transfer.
Freelancers or employees?
It’s important to avoid short-term partnerships with freelancers as these come at the cost of huge overhead. Instead, people who are already part of the company take less time to get on board and tend to show greater commitment overall.
Build your core team and reach out for extensions as needed or delegate the task entirely to a third-party company. Whichever you choose, you’ll reduce the burden on your shoulders and increase flexibility as you cover more time zones.
Controlling vs. Delegating
Some business owners like to stay in control of every tiny detail, while others prefer to focus on the big picture. This choice is entirely up to you. However, it’s important that you should be able to delegate part of your responsibilities when you need to.
A dependable provider will assume responsibility for the entire development process rather than simply leaving its people to do what they can and want. That’s when third-party managers come into play.
Sibedge’s managers will work in close cooperation with your representatives to ensure that the project is developed as needed, synchronizing on project requirements and making sure these are met.
Support and Partnership
Having your dream product developed is easier than it may sound with a dedicated team of professionals managed by highly responsive and dependable project managers. Contact Sibedge for more details and choose the option that suits your project.